Mediterranean Magic – Barcelona & Rome

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Valencia on December 5, 2026 visits Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Civitavecchia (Rome). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, France and Italy. Livorno (Florence/Pisa) alone is worth the trip, Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Sinfonia has 4 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Valencia itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Worth booking. That's the short version.